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# EUDR Annex I product lookup: how to check scope

How to check whether a product is in EUDR Annex I, connect it to a covered commodity, and keep supplier and trade evidence without relying on unsupported code lists.

*FAQ* *EUDR* *EU*

## EU Deforestation Regulation Annex I product lookup

Check Annex I by matching the product you place, make available, or export to a listed relevant product and its linked commodity.

Use supplier records, due diligence references, and trade data as evidence, but do not treat an unsupported CN, HS, or customs-code list as the source of truth.

Under the EU Deforestation Regulation, Annex I lookup is the scope check that connects a real product to a listed relevant commodity or derived product. The lookup should answer two questions: is the product listed in Annex I, and if yes, which operator, downstream operator, or trader obligations are triggered for that movement.

## How should a team check whether a product is in EUDR Annex I?

Start with the product that is actually being placed on the EU market, made available on the EU market, or exported. Then compare that product to Annex I, which is the regulation's product-scope list for relevant commodities and derived products.

A useful lookup record should name the product or SKU, the supplier, the relevant commodity family, the Annex I product match or non-match, and the role affected by the transaction. If the item is in scope, Article 3 connects the product to the EUDR conditions: deforestation-free status, production in accordance with relevant legislation of the country of production, and a due diligence statement or simplified declaration where required.

- Identify the traded product, not only a marketing category or internal material group.
- Check whether the product falls under one of the covered commodity families named in the EUDR: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, or wood, including derived products listed in Annex I.
- Record whether the business is acting as an operator, downstream operator, or trader for that movement.
- If the product is in scope, link the lookup to the due diligence statement, simplified declaration identifier, or downstream supplier information required for the role.
- If the product is out of scope, preserve the reason for the non-match and the evidence used, because product composition, suppliers, and trade descriptions can change.

Sources for this answer:

- [Consolidated Regulation (EU) 2023/1115](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1115/2025-12-26/eng?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the Annex I scope trigger, Article 3 conditions, role definitions, and the need to connect in-scope products to due diligence or simplified declaration evidence.
- [European Commission EUDR overview](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the high-level commodity families covered by the EUDR.

## How should commodity links, CN codes, HS codes, and customs descriptions be handled?

Use customs and trade fields as evidence, not as a substitute for the Annex I check. Product descriptions, CN or HS classifications, supplier master data, and invoices can help identify what the product is and which commodity family it links to, but this FAQ does not reproduce a standalone code list.

That means the safer operational rule is to keep the official Annex I source next to the business evidence that explains why the product does or does not match. Do not copy an old spreadsheet of codes into the lookup and treat it as current unless it is reconciled to the official EUDR source used by the review.

- Use customs descriptions to confirm the actual product being traded.
- Use CN, HS, or tariff fields as pointers to review, especially when product names are vague or supplier descriptions differ.
- Do not publish or rely on an internal code table unless the source and review date are clear.
- Where product composition is ambiguous, ask the supplier for the material or commodity basis before marking the item out of scope.
- Keep the final conclusion tied to the official Annex I product-scope source, not only to an ERP category or brokerage description.

Sources for this answer:

- [Consolidated Regulation (EU) 2023/1115](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1115/2025-12-26/eng?ref=sorena.io) - Supports using Annex I as the product-scope anchor for relevant commodities and derived products.

## What supplier and trade evidence should support an Annex I lookup?

The lookup should be backed by records that let a reviewer connect the legal scope conclusion to the commercial movement. For an in-scope product, the file should show the supplier, the product identity, the commodity link, the transaction or shipment context, and the EUDR reference information available for the role.

Operators need due diligence evidence before placing relevant products on the market or exporting them. Downstream operators and traders need supply chain information, including supplier details and, when the supplier is an operator, due diligence statement reference numbers or declaration identifiers. Those records make the Annex I lookup usable after the original buyer or product owner leaves the team.

- Product or SKU name, supplier part number, and trade description used for the lookup.
- Supplier identity and upstream role, including whether the supplier provides a due diligence statement reference number or declaration identifier.
- Commodity family and Annex I match used for the scope conclusion.
- Invoices, purchase orders, import/export records, or shipment records that tie the conclusion to the actual movement.
- Downstream recipient information where the business is required to keep supply chain information.
- Review note for unresolved uncertainty, such as a supplier description that does not clearly identify the commodity basis.

Sources for this answer:

- [Consolidated Regulation (EU) 2023/1115](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1115/2025-12-26/eng?ref=sorena.io) - Supports due diligence information collection, supply chain information, supplier details, due diligence statement references, declaration identifiers, and five-year recordkeeping.

## What are the most common mistakes in EUDR Annex I product lookup?

The main mistake is treating Annex I lookup as a one-time legal label instead of a repeatable product-data control. A product can be misclassified when the team checks only the product name, only an internal category, or only a customs field without tying the conclusion back to the official scope source and supplier evidence.

Another mistake is using broad commodity claims without tracing the product to the role-specific obligation. If an item is a relevant product, the next question is not just whether EUDR applies; it is which party must hold or pass on the due diligence statement, simplified declaration identifier, or Article 5 supply chain information.

- Do not assume every product connected to a covered commodity is automatically listed; check the product against Annex I.
- Do not assume a product is out of scope because the supplier description avoids the commodity name.
- Do not rely on unsupported copied code lists, stale tariff mappings, or internal material groups as the only evidence.
- Do not separate the lookup from supplier due diligence references or downstream trade records.
- Do not mark a product out of scope without keeping the reason and the source used for the conclusion.

Sources for this answer:

- [Consolidated Regulation (EU) 2023/1115](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1115/2025-12-26/eng?ref=sorena.io) - Supports the distinction between Annex I product scope, Article 3 conditions, and role-specific operator, downstream operator, and trader records.

## Primary sources

- [Consolidated Regulation (EU) 2023/1115](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1115/2025-12-26/eng?ref=sorena.io) - Primary source for EUDR Annex I product scope, Article 3 conditions, role definitions, due diligence statements, simplified declarations, supplier information, and recordkeeping.
  - Quote: "Annex I lists the relevant commodities and derived products in scope"
- [European Commission EUDR overview](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en?ref=sorena.io) - Commission overview supporting the EUDR's covered commodity families at a high level.
  - Quote: "cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood"

## Topic Guides

- [EU Deforestation Regulation FAQ](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq.md): Concise EU Deforestation Regulation answers on scope, covered commodities, operator and trader roles, due diligence statements, geolocation, low-risk countries, customs release, SME timing, enforcement, and records.
- [EUDR Applicability Test: Products, EU Market Activity, and Actor Roles](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/applicability-test.md): Test whether the EU Deforestation Regulation applies by checking Annex I product scope, EU market placement or export, operator/trader status, downstream role, SME status, and simplified due diligence conditions.
- [EUDR compliance checklist for products, suppliers, and DDS filing](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/checklist.md): A practical EU Deforestation Regulation checklist covering product scope, supplier evidence, geolocation, risk assessment, mitigation, due diligence statements, recordkeeping, and customs readiness.
- [EUDR compliance obligations for operators and traders](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/compliance.md): Source-grounded EUDR compliance guide covering operator and trader duties, Article 9 information, Article 10 risk assessment, Article 11 mitigation, due diligence statements, records, and authority-readiness.
- [EUDR country benchmarking and simplified due diligence](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/country-benchmarking-and-simplified-due-diligence.md): How EUDR country-risk benchmarking affects low-risk simplified due diligence, full due diligence, information collection, risk monitoring, and evidence records.
- [EUDR country benchmarking FAQ: low, standard, and high risk](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/country-benchmarking.md): What EUDR country benchmarking means, how low-risk production affects simplified due diligence, and what operators still need to collect.
- [EUDR country benchmarking triage workflow](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/country-benchmarking-triage-workflow.md): Route EUDR consignments and suppliers after country benchmarking: low-risk simplification checks, standard or high-risk due diligence, monitoring triggers, and evidence records.
- [EUDR customs and import release FAQ](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/customs-and-import-release.md): How to prepare EUDR due diligence statement references, information-system handoffs, importer checks, and release evidence before customs or export clearance.
- [EUDR DDS Reference Numbers: What to Record and Pass Down](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/dds-reference-numbers.md): FAQ on EU Deforestation Regulation DDS reference numbers, including operator submissions, downstream handoffs, Article 33 information-system context, and evidence records.
- [EUDR deadlines and compliance calendar](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/deadlines-and-compliance-calendar.md): A grounded EUDR calendar covering application dates, benchmarking milestones, the due diligence statement system, and preparation tasks for operators and traders.
- [EUDR deadlines, phasing, and first actions](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/deadlines-phasing-and-what-to-do-first.md): Source-grounded EUDR readiness guide covering application dates, operator and trader first actions, geolocation evidence, due diligence statements, the information system, and country benchmarking.
- [EUDR Due Diligence Statement Evidence: DDS records, geolocation, and supplier proof](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/due-diligence-statement-and-evidence.md): Build an EUDR evidence file for due diligence statements: Article 9 information, geolocation records, supplier proof, risk assessment, mitigation, reference numbers, and retention.
- [EUDR due diligence statement filing workflow](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/dds-filing-workflow.md): A grounded workflow for filing EUDR due diligence statements: prerequisites, Article 33 information-system use, reference numbers, role handoffs, and records.
- [EUDR Due Diligence Statement Template](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/eudr-due-diligence-statement-template.md): A source-grounded EUDR due diligence statement template covering operator data, product scope, geolocation evidence, risk conclusion, reference numbers, and attachment records.
- [EUDR Geolocation Data Requirements: plots, suppliers, and DDS evidence](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/eudr-geolocation-data-requirements.md): How to collect, check, and use EUDR geolocation evidence for relevant commodities and products, Article 9 information, risk assessment, supplier records, and due diligence statements.
- [EUDR Geolocation Evidence and Annex I Commodity Lookup](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/geolocation-evidence-and-commodity-lookup.md): Build an EUDR evidence file that links Annex I commodity scope, supplier and trader records, geolocation evidence, product lots, risk assessment, and due diligence statement support.
- [EUDR geolocation plots and polygons FAQ](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/geolocation-plots-and-polygons.md): How EUDR teams should collect, link, and use plot-level geolocation evidence for due diligence statements, suppliers, consignments, and risk assessment.
- [EUDR Geolocation Traceability Systems: records, DDS handoffs, and supplier evidence](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/geolocation-traceability-and-systems.md): How to structure EUDR traceability records for geolocation, supplier evidence, product lots, risk assessment inputs, and due diligence statement handoffs.
- [EUDR in-scope commodities and products](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/in-scope-commodities-and-products.md): How to check EUDR scope for the seven commodities, Annex I relevant products, operator and trader roles, and the evidence needed to support a scope decision.
- [EUDR information system filing: DDS references and handoffs](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/information-system-filing.md): FAQ guidance on EUDR information system filing, due diligence statement submission, declaration identifiers, downstream handoffs, representatives, and evidence retention.
- [EUDR non-negligible risk: what stops product release?](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/non-negligible-risk.md): FAQ on how EUDR Articles 10 and 11 handle non-negligible risk, when operators should stop placement or export, and what evidence belongs in the file.
- [EUDR operator, trader, and downstream roles FAQ](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/operator-trader-and-downstream-roles.md): How to classify EUDR operators, downstream operators, and traders, including market-placement triggers, DDS reference handoffs, non-SME duties, and evidence records.
- [EUDR Penalties and Enforcement: Checks, Corrective Action, and Sanctions](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/penalties-and-enforcement.md): Grounded guide to EUDR enforcement: competent authority checks, interim measures, corrective action, EU penalty categories, and records to keep ready.
- [EUDR Penalties, Fines, and Enforcement Consequences](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/penalties-and-fines.md): Grounded guide to EUDR enforcement exposure: Member State penalties, competent authority checks, corrective measures, product holds, and evidence records without invented national fine tables.
- [EUDR requirements for operators, traders, and DDS filing](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/requirements.md): Source-grounded guide to EU Deforestation Regulation requirements: scope, due diligence, geolocation, risk assessment, mitigation, DDS filing, records, and simplified regimes.
- [EUDR risk assessment and mitigation under Articles 10 and 11](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/risk-assessment-and-mitigation.md): How to run an EUDR Article 10 risk assessment, decide when risk is not negligible, apply Article 11 mitigation, and keep release evidence before placing products on the EU market or exporting.
- [EUDR simplified due diligence: low-risk country evidence FAQ](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/simplified-due-diligence.md): FAQ answer on when EUDR simplified due diligence applies, what Article 9 information remains required, when Articles 10 and 11 return, and what records to keep.
- [EUDR SME timing: which dates apply to micro, small, and medium businesses?](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/sme-timing.md): FAQ on EUDR SME timing, including the 30 December 2026 main application date, the 30 June 2027 later date for certain micro and small undertakings, and first evidence records to prepare.
- [EUDR Supplier Evidence FAQ](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/supplier-evidence.md): What supplier evidence to collect for EUDR Article 9 information, geolocation, risk assessment, due diligence statements, and downstream recordkeeping.
- [EUDR Supplier Onboarding Template](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/supplier-onboarding-template.md): A practical EUDR supplier onboarding template for Annex I product scope, supplier roles, geolocation evidence, risk inputs, mitigation records, DDS references, and five-year records.
- [EUDR vs CSDDD: product due diligence vs corporate due diligence](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/eudr-vs-csddd.md): Compare EUDR product-level deforestation controls with high-level corporate due-diligence workstreams, focusing on scope, actors, due diligence statements, geolocation, country benchmarking, and evidence.
- [How is the EU Deforestation Regulation enforced?](/artifacts/eu/deforestation-regulation/faq/enforcement.md): EUDR FAQ on competent authority checks, evidence requests, due diligence records, and grounded non-compliance consequences.

*Recommended next step*

*Placement: after evidence section*

## Build an EUDR product-scope evidence file

Use Sorena to keep Annex I product conclusions linked to official sources, supplier records, and due diligence references.

- [Open Research Copilot](/solutions/research-copilot.md): Check EUDR product-scope questions against cited source material.
- [Discuss EUDR implementation](/contact.md): Review Annex I lookup, supplier evidence, and due diligence reference workflows with Sorena.


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